Agave polianthiflora

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This north Mexican species makes a very cute and non-offsetting rosette to only 5" tall x 10" wide, composed of dark-green leaves, highlighted with an abundance of white filifers ( hairs). In the wild, Agave polianthiflora can be found clinging to pine and oak forested rock outcrops up to 6,500' elevation...come to think of it, that's exactly what I do at that elevation. The 6' tall spikes of pinkish-red flowers top the plant at maturity. It takes approximately 4-8 years for Agave polianthiflora to prepare for meaningful sex in captivity, but it sure beats every 100 years in the wild. Agave flowers attract hummingbirds. Show more